Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Anyone here had any funny requests from people that are looking for work? We get about 4 or 5 CV's every day,not that we are looking for workers but still take them anyway. Anywho, some of the stuff people write is ridiculous! Had a young guy write on his CV under the "qualifications" part. "NCEA level one nearly passed, Credits in level 2 -not passed, credits in level 3-not passed." Another guy had under his skills part. Lifting heavy stuff. Had another guy come in after being asked back for an interview. He was about 35 and his mother dropped him off. He was an hour early so he sat outside the shop and chainsmoked atleast a pack of smokes. When he finally came in, he took his jacket off and was wearing that fat kids t shirt that says "I f**k on the first date". Seriously. There must be more out there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 I guess there is a reason why they don't already have a job aye? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 The old gump with the shirt used to work at a bar. Got fired for "smacking the sh*t out of a drunk asian". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) At my old job we used to have people come in everyday to. Had one guy come in and fill out our application form, under license wrote Class 1 Restricted, then after handing it in, drove off with his mate in the car. Straight to shredder for that one. Edited August 24, 2009 by antony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 I had one - looked the part, had a good CV, well presented and spoken, ticked all the boxes. Had 2 references from previous employers listed. As is our policy I asked if I could ring them. He said no problem. Rang both of them. One told me he was great for the first 2 months then started to not turn up frquently without ringing first, would disappear for days at a time and when returned blamed "family reasons". The other said much the same thing except after a couple of months he just disappeared along with all of his company-issued gear. Never to be seen again. Why would you supply those references? Seriously? Lesson - always ring the referees, especially previous employers. We hired a guy who had a really good verbal reference from a previous employer instead. Was probably the best guy we ever had. Unfortunately the $$$ in Australia caused him to jump the ditch after about a year, but he let us know he was thinking about it long before he left, so no biggie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 We had an Indian guy come in to Burgerfuel and he kept on talking on about how he really wanted to BurgerKing because he loved the burgers, and loved the atmosphere. Not quite as funny as the above ones but I found it amusing at the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Why would you supply those references? Seriously? My Old Boss gave on of the most useless idiots a outstanding referance... Just to get rid of him... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 We had an Indian guy come in to Burgerfuel and he kept on talking on about how he really wanted to BurgerKing because he loved the burgers, and loved the atmosphere. Not quite as funny as the above ones but I found it amusing at the time. Lol thats awesome. Also had an indian guy come in, drove his taxi in. His previous work experience was self emplyoed taxi driver. The manager said "We really need someone with more retail/sales experience". He said "They are pretty much the same thing" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) taken down to swap for edited version haha Edited August 25, 2009 by nath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 ^^^^^ Haha that's awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Lol thats awesome. Also had an indian guy come in, drove his taxi in. His previous work experience was self emplyoed taxi driver. The manager said "We really need someone with more retail/sales experience". He said "They are pretty much the same thing" hahahah some people just have no idea. I couldn't believe that though calling Burgerking and Burgerfuel the same thing. I was like I can't believe you just called us Burgerking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted August 25, 2009 ^^^^^ Haha that's awesome x2 what a crack up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 f**ken rofl! Is it legit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Yep, from one of the 'big 4' accountants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Hope that's not his real name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Hope that's not his real name +1, Pretty bad rep for the company and the writer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Edit: i AM that stupid, thought i had added the edited version- taken down for second while i reload edited one Edited August 25, 2009 by nath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Bro its all over the internet already. With the same name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Where? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Bro its all over the internet already. With the same name oh k ill re add the original- 'bro'. i have the original email forwarded to me from KPMG who use them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 3 from Google http://www.whaleoil.co.nz/category/person/simon-freeman http://blog.to.it/the-job-application-that-went-awry http://www.nzrave.com/index.php?option=com...p;topic=70854.0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 LOL thats hard to beat. One guy applying at a canal-side restaurant I managed on the Gold Coast wrote in the 'why would you like to work at ______'s' section "cause I just want to cruise & check out all the tits". Didnt get a job but have to admit I liked his style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Hahaha "Anyway, congratulations Zing, you've got the job! Please be on the corner of K Road and Queen Street at 3am Saturday morning. Company uniform will fishnet stockings, miniskirt, and halter top. For your first assignment, you will be undercover as a call girl, and your code name will be Egg Foo Yong. Another agent will approach you, a man, he will mention a special code phrase to you. The code phrase is " How much baby". When he says this to you, hop into his vehicle with him and commence further communications. Please report after completion of the assignment. Welcome aboard special agent Egg Foo Yong." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 I wonder if the two people involved will get a lot of emails (from fans and haters) now that their addresses are published on all those sites Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Iv got a few but cant tell them Damn NDA's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
